Where Talented New Screenwriters Get Discovered…

Could winning a screenwriting contest actually help launch your career? The answer is “Yes!” Over the past fifteen years, the PAGE Awards competition has earned a reputation for discovering and promoting some of the most talented new screenwriters from across the country and around the world, and since receiving their Awards many of our winning writers are now building highly successful careers in the industry.

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In addition, as a result of their placement in the PAGE Awards competition, dozens of our Finalists and Semi-Finalists have also optioned their scripts, secured representation, and landed paid screenwriting assignments. So, even if you don’t win a prize, just by entering the contest you may well win a career!

Take a look at some of the films and TV shows written by our past winners:

Here are some of the wonderful messages we received from our past winners shortly after they won the contest:

“THANK YOU for believing in my script and talking it up among industry professionals. Peter Katz has now offered to manage me and I’ve accepted! I’m completely blown away to be working with him. This kind of support and attention is a world away from what things were like for me prior to the announcement! It’s crazy, but crazy good!”

– Niall Queenan, Dublin, Ireland

“I’m still in shock over my win. Since the awards were announced I was sent out on several meetings scheduled by my management company, Epicenter, and I’m pleased to share that I have now accepted a Staff Writer position on the new Freeform horror series Dead of Summer! Thank you so much for your efforts throughout this process.”

– Steven Canals, Los Angeles, California

“It’s official! I signed the contract optioning The Morning After to producer Eric Fischer today. Director Andy Cadiff is attached to the project, and I currently am collaborating with him on revisions for the script. I am beyond excited and so thankful for the doors the PAGE Awards has opened for me. Thank you for running a remarkable contest that helped me get noticed.”

– Rebekah Reaves, Houston, Texas

“Shortly after the Awards were announced, I was signed by PAGE Judge Jeff Belkin of Zero Gravity Management, and he is now sending my script out to producers and agents. The reaction has been great so far and I’ve had about a dozen meetings on my script that have all gone really well. Thanks again for everything! None of this would have happened without PAGE.”

– Chris Molinaro, Nutley, New Jersey

“I’m currently working on a book adaptation for Ellen Pompeo’s company, doing rewrites on a feature with Dylan Clark, and writing the next five episodes of my television pilot, which was sold to ABC Family. I’ve had a lot of meetings and have a few other projects coming down the pike, as well, so I am very, very busy. Thank you so much for your help and hard work! Over the moon!”

– Brooke Roberts, Fountain, Colorado

“After my PAGE win, I signed with The Gersh Agency and my Silver Prize-winning script Icon was optioned by Sony. In addition, my TV pilot Books was produced by Fremantle Media and just won the top drama prize at the New York Television Festival. Thanks for running such a great contest!”

– Joe Webb, Los Angeles, California

“I have to say that this is the best contest I have placed in or won. The reaction to the press release was huge. I had 21 requests and 3 offers of option. My manager did some work and we have accepted the offer from Loesch Productions, with Darin Scott attached to direct. The script would not be where it is if not for you and your contest. Thank you!”

– Scott Parisien, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

“This has been amazing! I’ve heard from lots of people curious about the script and interested to read it, and I have now signed with Marti Blumenthal of Ampersand Management. It’s fantastic to have a contest that does more than just give you a certificate and pat you on the head, but helps set you up as best they can to take advantage of the exposure. I am very grateful.”

– Tobin Addington, Brooklyn, New York

“Lots of good news since entering Bleach into the PAGE Awards. The biggest is that we shot the pilot and we are currently shopping it around. I also got signed to 3 Arts and Paradigm. And since winning the award, I have been contacted by three producers who are eager to work with me on future projects. Thanks so much!!”

– Shawn Boxe, Los Angeles, California

“Picture Lab Entertainment has optioned my script The Dead House – pretty exciting! And I’ve gotten quite a few emails from producers, so that’s been awesome. Busy busy busy writing and editing and rewriting… I haven’t come up for air since the announcement!”

– Shannon Pestock, Kansas City, Kansas

“Winning the PAGE Award has opened some very promising doors, getting me attention from important industry people. A contest judge who really gets the material helped me develop the script to put it in top shape, and his production company is now on board to shop it. Thank you so much for your help in getting my work noticed.”

– Matias Caruso, Buenos Aires, Argentina

“Winning the PAGE Award was a really significant step for me. I am happy to report that my script Control Alt Delete, which won the Gold Prize in the TV Sitcom Pilot category, has been optioned by Company Pictures, a major UK production company. I have also just been signed by the Curtis Brown Agency in London.”

– Simeon Goulden, London, England

“I am now a client of CAA, and I have you guys to thank for that. The ‘PAGE Award Winner’ comment was what got them to read the script. This has been a fantastic journey thus far and I am very, VERY appreciative of your contest and everything you have done for me. It has truly catalyzed my career.”

– John Scott III, Arlington, Massachusetts

“I just signed with John Ferraro of Valleywood Entertainment, who I met through a recommendation from one of your judges. I couldn’t be happier. In fact, he’s negotiating my very first option for me now. I feel such gratitude for all you’ve taught me. Best of all, I love how personal and intimate you have managed to keep such a huge competition. I honestly don’t know how you do it. It’s fantastic.”

– Lyse Beck, Wellington, New Zealand

“The news just ran in Variety… I’ve been hired to write a high-concept sci-fi adventure for Hydraulx Entertainment (producers of Skyline). There are a lot of contests out there, but none are run better than PAGE. You guys rock!”

– R. Scott Shields, Hermosa Beach, California

“I have nothing but great things to say about the PAGE Awards. I received over two dozen requests to read my winning script, and it’s helped me to build relationships with industry professionals I otherwise never would’ve met. John Will from Torn Sky took a liking to my writing after requesting my winning script, and I am now in active development on a new sci-fi action/thriller with him.”

– David Luna, Culver City, California

“I’m still flying on cloud nine! I received over 20 requests for my script following my PAGE win, and I have signed with Brandy Rivers at Magnet Management. Brandy loved the script and had some fantastic suggestions to make it even better. Thanks again for all you do!”

– Pat White, Sammamish, Washington

“Great news! I signed with Adesuwa McCalla at MetaMorphic Management. She loved Going to Gunn and really believes in its potential for getting produced. And because of the contest win, I’ve met with a handful of producers who I’m establishing relationships with. Of course I’ll keep you updated.”

– Rob Sudduth, Los Angeles, California

“I got the prize packet over the weekend. The award is lovely – it’s definitely going up on the wall! And it will be hard for me to cash the check as it’s the first money I’ve ever received for pursuing my dream. Also, I have some news but can’t report it just yet. Suffice it to say I won’t be eligible to enter this year, but you can add one to the number of winners who have sold something. Thanks for running such a terrific contest!”

– Melissa London Hilfers, New York, New York

“I’m now a staff writer on the CBS show Waterfront about a colorful mayor in Providence (played by Joey Pants). I’m repped by Gersh. Met them early in the year, got sent on meetings in early spring, then was staffed by May. Amazing, eh?! I still can’t believe it.”

– Janet Lin, Los Angeles, California

“My first film Social Suicide is shooting later this month, and it all came about from my PAGE 2013 finals placement and using my PAGE 2014 script as a sample. Many thanks!! I wouldn’t have had this opportunity if it wasn’t for my PAGE success both this and last year!”

– Robert Klecha, London, England

“Living for Yesterday has been optioned by Judith Singer and she is teaming up with David Greathouse to produce the film. I’ve now signed with the Blake Friedman Agency in London, and I was recently commissioned to write an episode of Seacht II for Sterling TV. The show will air on BBC-TV and TG4. Your competition played a great part in this happening for me. I’ll always be grateful for that.”

– Martin McSweeney, Cork, Ireland

You can find out more about our winning writers and all their projects on our IMDb page: